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Daetwiler Family History

Daetwiler Surname Meaning

Historically, surnames evolved as a way to sort people into groups - by occupation, place of origin, clan affiliation, patronage, parentage, adoption, and even physical characteristics (like red hair). Many of the modern surnames in the dictionary can be traced back to Britain and Ireland.


Similar surnames: Detwiler, Detweiler, Dettwiler, Dantzler, Tutwiler, Dietzler

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Where is the Daetwiler family from?

You can see how Daetwiler families moved over time by selecting different census years. The Daetwiler family name was found in the USA in 1920. In 1920 there were 4 Daetwiler families living in Kansas. This was about 67% of all the recorded Daetwiler's in USA. Kansas had the highest population of Daetwiler families in 1920.
Use census records and voter lists to see where families with the Daetwiler surname lived. Within census records, you can often find information like name of household members, ages, birthplaces, residences, and occupations.
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What did your Daetwiler ancestors do for a living?

In 1940, Shingling was the top reported job for people in the USA named Daetwiler. 45% of Daetwiler men worked as a Shingling.

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*We display top occupations by gender to maintain their historical accuracy during times when men and women often performed different jobs.

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Top Male Occupations In 1940

  • Shingling
    45%
  • Farmer
    34%
  • Shingler
    23%

What Daetwiler family records will you find?

Census Records

There are 285 census records available for the last name Daetwiler. Like a window into their day-to-day life, Daetwiler census records can tell you where and how your ancestors worked, their level of education, veteran status, and more.

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Passenger Lists

There are 7 immigration records available for the last name Daetwiler. Passenger lists are your ticket to knowing when your ancestors arrived in the UK, and how they made the journey - from the ship name to ports of arrival and departure.

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Draft Cards

There are 22 military records available for the last name Daetwiler. For the veterans among your Daetwiler ancestors, military collections provide insights into where and when they served, and even physical descriptions.

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What is the average Daetwiler lifespan?

Between 1973 and 2004, in the United States, Daetwiler life expectancy was at its lowest point in 1980, and highest in 1984. The average life expectancy for Daetwiler in 1973 was 70, and 80 in 2004.

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An unusually short lifespan might indicate that your Daetwiler ancestors lived in harsh conditions. A short lifespan might also indicate health problems that were once prevalent in your family. The SSDI is a searchable database of more than 70 million names. You can find birthdates, death dates, addresses and more.

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